Overview

• Rep. Mark Green announced he will resign from Congress following the House’s next vote on the budget reconciliation bill.
• He said a “too exciting” private sector opportunity led to his decision and informed Speaker Mike Johnson of his pending departure.
• The tax and spending package passed the House last month and must be approved again after the Senate makes amendments.
• Green’s exit will prompt a special election in Tennessee’s 7th District and narrow the GOP majority to 219 seats.
• This is the second time Green has signaled plans to retire after reversing a 2024 decision under pressure from President Trump.